Senior Protection Caseworker

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, and in close coordination with relevant units including Migration Health Division (MHD), Operations, AVRR, Procurement, Supply Chain, and other relevant programme units, the Senior Protection Caseworker will be responsible for supporting the implementation, coordination, and quality oversight of protection case management activities within the IOM Algeria Protection Programme. This includes the management of individual protection cases related to child protection, counter-trafficking, migrant protection, gender-based violence (GBV), and the protection of women, girls, boys, and other vulnerable migrants. The incumbent will contribute to ensuring that protection interventions are delivered in accordance with IOM standards, protection principles, and case management best practices, while supporting the effective functioning of the Protection Centre in Algiers and other operational locations as required.